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National (GA) – Frederica Naval Action
April 20 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
CELEBRATE THE FREDERICA NAVAL ACTION
April 19, 1775 was a significant date in the founding of our Nation – the “shot heard around the world” at Lexington and Concord, and the capture of British Vessels on the Frederica River at Saint Simon’s Island in 1778.
TIME: Saturday, April 20, 2024 – 10:00 a.m. – Memorial Ceremony
LOCATION : Saint Simons Island Casino, 550 Beachview Dr., Saint Simons Island, GA
SAR Color Guard with Revolutionary Flags, Patriotic Music, Wreath Presentation, Cannon, and Musket Salutes. Volley fire from the Schooner Lynx from the harbor
TIME: NOON – The Parade of Patriots – Saint Simons Island Village
The parade will start at the Lighthouse then proceed to the Pier then back to the Lighthouse. There will be the SAR Color Guard, the GCFD Antique Truck, DAR and SAR Revolutionary Reenactors, JROTC Cadets, Glynn County Students, Boy Scouts, and Girl Scouts Participating.
Wreath Registration : (NOTE: Wreaths MUST be in place NLT 9:45am, after that time no addition wreath will be accepted)
Name of Wreath Presenter:, Organization: SAR DAR CAR (Please circle) other:, Chapter/Society:, Position:, Presenter’s e-mail address:, City of Residence (for Program)
Please send the registration form in by April 14th , 2024 to:
J. Steven Hinson, Marshes of Glynn Chapter – 912-258-2033
Email: stevenhinson61@gmail.com of Snail mail registration to: J. Steven Hinson, 128 Deerfield Dr, Brunswick, Ga 31525
HOTEL RESERVATIONS
Best Western Plus, St. Simons Island, 301 Main Street – 912-638-7805
Group Name: Sons of the American Revolution
Price: $153.00 per night, 2 double beds for 1-2 adults, All Facing the courtyard.
o note: for additional adults (over 18) there will be a $5:00 charge per adult
Confirm your reservations No Later Than 01 April 2024
Other Options: (no contract with the below lodging)
The HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS is under renovation,
HAMPTON INN SSI – 2204 Demere Rd, SSI 31522 – 912-634-2204
SAINT SIMONS INN By the Lighthouse (No Trailer Parking) – 609 Beachview Dr. SSI 31522 – 912-638-1101
OCEAN INN and SUITES (No Trailer Parking) – 599 Beachview Dr, SSI 31522 – 912-634-2122
SPONSORS
Georgia Society Sons of the American Revolution
Marshes of Glynn Chapter, Sons of the American Revolution
Fort Frederica Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution
Brunswick Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution
“A Nationally Recognized Sons of the American Revolution Event”